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Sensory Motor Arousal Regulation Treatment (SMART) Study
Led by London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute OR Lawson Research Institute of St. Joseph's · Updated on 2026-04-22
80
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
104 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
This study will investigate whether a movement and body-based treatment can benefit adults with Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). The treatment is called Sensory Motor Arousal Regulation Treatment, or "SMART", and study participation involves 8 sessions of SMART, as well as pre-treatment, post-treatment, and 3-month follow-up assessments.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Sensory Motor Arousal Regulation Treatment (SMART) Study
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Adults, aged 18-65
- A primary diagnosis of PTSD as determined by our pre-treatment assessment
- Ability to provide informed consent
- Fluency in written and spoken English (to be able to complete assessments)
- Lives within 30km of London, ON
You will not qualify if you...
- Any implants, conditions, etc. that do not comply with 7T fMRI research safety standards (e.g., pacemaker, pregnancy/possible pregnancy)
- History of significant head injury or lengthy loss of consciousness (e.g., Glasgow Coma Scale Score less than 15 at the time of incident)
- Significant untreated medical illness
- History of neurological or neurodevelopmental disorder
- History of any pervasive developmental disorder
- Lifetime bipolar or psychotic disorder
- Alcohol or substance abuse or dependence within the last 3 months
- Extensive narcotic use (e.g., fentanyl, oxycodone, etc.)
- Anyone not suitable for short-term treatment (as determined by pre-treatment assessment)
- Suicide attempt in last 6 months
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
London Health Sciences Centre - University Hospital
London, Ontario, Canada, N6A 5A5
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Research Team
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Suzy - Coordinator
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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